Extension/Education Project Database 
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| Project details: | |
| ID: | 23 |
| Model: | C |
| Name: | On-farm testing and extension of sustainable pasture/wheat production in the northern and eastern wheatbelt of WA. |
| Industry: | Pasture production, graingrowers |
| Funder: | GRDC WA Department of Agriculture |
| Provider: | Department of Agriculture |
| Abstract: |
This project was targeted towards grain growers who were involved in using pasture in rotations. Pasture production was seen as being poorly managed in comparison to the cropping phase of rotations limiting the value of rotations. The aim was to improve available N, decrease weed seed burdens, and using pastures as a management tool for herbicide resistance. The project liaised with Top Crop Groups in the region. Large fields were sown to legume pastures as a focal point for demonstrating on-farm pasture technology with farmers trialing different length rotations. Paddocks were managed by farmers with advice from extension officers and researchers.
Lessons learnt - Providing opportunities for farmer to farmer learning were critical elements of the project success. - Support was needed for self-directed learning to allow farmers to adapt technologies to their own unique situation. - Having farmers design, manage, monitor and adapt the in-farm trials was an important element in farmer ownership and acceptance of results. |
| Report: | VIEW |
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